Alcohol Journal Citation Rate 2026
0741-8329
eISSN 1873-6823
Elsevier BV
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Alcohol
Alcohol (A) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects and Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0741-8329 (e-ISSN 1873-6823). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.92 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3350 USD).
Alcohol Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Alcohol has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.92, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Alcohol operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Alcohol should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Alcohol against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Alcohol
- Budget $3350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0741-8329 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6823 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3350 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Alcohol is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3350.
In our subject taxonomy, Alcohol is classified under Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior and Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects.
Alcohol is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.918.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.918 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S143406092
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